Tisca Chopra Shares Mountain Trek With Friend
The actress spends time in nature and quotes mountaineer Anatoli Boukreev.

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Actress Tisca Chopra has taken to Instagram to share glimpses of her mountain trek with her friend Meera Singh. The post features a stunning image of Tisca amid a breathtaking mountainous landscape, looking serene and connected to nature, accompanied by a profound quote from legendary mountaineer Anatoli Boukreev.
In her caption, she quotes Boukreev: “Mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion.” She mentions that her friend Meera, who is also tagged in the post as @meera_sikkim_, was handling photography duties during their adventure.
A Spiritual Connection With Mountains
For many outdoor enthusiasts, mountains represent more than just a physical challenge. Tisca’s choice of Boukreev’s quote suggests she views her mountain experiences through a spiritual lens rather than merely as conquests. Anatoli Boukreev, the Kazakh mountaineer she quotes, was known for his philosophical approach to climbing and extraordinary feats on peaks like K2 and Mount Everest.
The actress appears to be embracing the tranquility and majesty of the mountains, finding a deeper connection beyond the physical exertion of the trek. The stunning backdrop in the image showcases the natural beauty that inspired her reflective mood.
Versatile Career Spanning Decades
Tisca Chopra has established herself as a versatile talent in Indian cinema and television over the years. She is an Indian actress, author, and film producer who has worked extensively in Hindi films, television series, and web series. She gained significant recognition for her role in the film “Taare Zameen Par” (2007) alongside Aamir Khan.
Beyond acting, Tisca has authored books including “Acting Smart: Your Ticket to the Silver Screen” and has also produced short films like “Chutney,” which won a Filmfare Award.
Recently, Tisca was featured at the Critics’ Choice Awards, where she spoke about how critics have influenced her growth as an actress. In her words, critics have impacted her not by “always praising, but by always paying attention.”
When not working on film projects, Tisca clearly enjoys connecting with nature and nurturing personal relationships. Her Instagram feed showcases a blend of professional achievements and personal moments, from red carpet appearances to nostalgic throwbacks and travel adventures.
In another recent post, she shared a throwback to her modeling days, revealing a sepia-toned photo from one of her first shoots in Mumbai (then Bombay). She called it her “lucky image” that got her “a ton of work as a model.”
For Tisca, mountains clearly represent something beyond the physical challenge—they’re spaces for reflection, connection, and spiritual practice, much as Boukreev described them as “cathedrals” rather than “stadiums.” Let’s hope we continue to witness both the professional and deeply personal sides of the accomplished actress through her social media presence.

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